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Paul Kitching of Edinburgh's 21212 restaurant died suddenly in December 2022

Award-winning city restaurant announces closure Ginny Sanderson

The former prison governor's house at Saughton Prison (HMP Edinburgh).

Plans to build Muslim primary school in former prison governor's house Kevin Quinn

A6091 crash: Police seek two cars after hit and run in the Borders that left woman in critical condition

Police seek cars after hit-and-run leaves woman fighting for her life Rachel Mackie

Proposals for the delivery of an exciting mixed-use development at 20 Haymarket Yards have been given the green light by City of Edinburgh Council.

Plans for new Edinburgh hotel get the green light Gary Flockhart

Kerry-Isa Bell has avoided jail after smashing a glass on a woman's head in the Rat Pack bar in Edinburgh's Shandwick Place

Cleaner who smashed glass on woman's head avoids jail Alexander Lawrie

How many of the celebrities in our photo gallery did you know went to school, college or university in Edinburgh and did any attend the same one as you or your children?

15 Edinburgh celebrities and the school they attended Gary Flockhart

A woman has been taken to hospital after an incident on Princes Street in Edinburgh.

Woman rushed to hospital after incident in Edinburgh city centre Anna Bryan

Protesters gathered outside the boarded-up cinema on Sunday to call for the Filmhouse to be saved and not sold for a pub. Picture: Annabelle Gauntlett.

Edinburgh Filmhouse: SNP demands building reopens as art house cinema Brian Ferguson

Massive flames were seen coming from a building on Milton Farm Road, between the South Queensferry and Kirkliston areas of Edinburgh. (Photo credit: Blair Cameron)

Dramatic photos of blaze ripping through farmhouse Anna Bryan

Angel McDaid, 13, who has been reported missing in Edinburgh.

'Growing concerns' for young girl missing overnight Anna Bryan

Clockwise from left: The treasured plaque to Rangers fan Ian Cockburn. Jayne Cockburn with her late father Ian and brother John Cockburn; Jane with John at Tranent Cemetery, East Lothian

Family shocked after stolen graveside plaque returned Alexander Lawrie

Edinburgh Festivals See more

Actress Tilda Swinton. Picture: Marc Piasecki

Tilda Swinton: 'Invaluable' Filmhouse should not be sold to highest bidder Brian Ferguson

Fringe Society chief excutive Shona McCarthy. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe set to share £8.6m Budget boost Brian Ferguson

An image from romantic comedy film Gregory’s Girl was projected onto the Filmhouse in Edinburgh after its sudden closure. Picture: Jane Barlow

Edinburgh pub company pulls plug on Filmhouse takeover as rescue effort emerges Brian Ferguson

Ukrainian and Czech circus artists performed at the McEwan Hall during last year's Fringe (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Chancellor's £8.6m festivals boost likely to prompt Scottish Government reaction Brian Ferguson

Traffic and Travel See more

Being stuck in a traffic jam is no one's idea of fun (Picture: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

West Edinburgh's traffic gridlock looks set to get a lot worse Vladimir McTavish

Departing from Picardy Place shortly after 8pm, a test tram made its way down Leith Walk at a pedestrian pace, taking a short pause at each of the new tram stops

The second great siege of Leith is finally lifted after trams sneak into town Susan Morrison

The original tram line that serviced Leith was replaced by a bus and train service in 1956. Here you can see the spot where the new St James Quarter sits.

Nine heritage pictures of trams in the city the first time around Rachel Mackie

Elderly man airlifted to hospital following serious crash in Elie, Fife. (Photo credit: Graeme Hart)

Elderly man airlifted to hospital after crash Anna Bryan

A woman was taken to hospital after a crash on the A198 bridge over the A1 in Tranent, East Lothian.

Woman taken to hospital after lorry and car collide Anna Bryan

Commuters left waiting as Edinburgh Trams services disrupted by power and communication faults.

Tram service suspended due to fault Anna Bryan

Crime See more

Police were called to a street in Kirkcaldy, Fife, after the sudden death of a man.

Police flood residential street after 'unexplained' death of man Anna Bryan

Midlothian crime: Three teenagers have been arrested after an assault and robbery in Mayfield

Three teenage boys arrested after assault and robbery Rachel Mackie

Gordon Buchan has been banned from all paedophile hunting activity

Man who carried out sting at block of flats banned from paedophile hunting Alexander Lawrie

Police are investigating after a man was found with serious injuries

Detectives launch investigation after man found with serious injuries Rhoda Morrison

Police are investigating the break-in at Silverknowes Terrace

Sentimental items among belongings taken from family home during break-in Rhoda Morrison

Police investigate the murder of David McMenigall in Glasgow Road, Corstorphine, Edinburgh, in February 1966

The cold case of David McMenigall's murder Rachel Mackie

Police are appealing for more information following the break-in

House break-in sees thieves make off with cash and jewellery Rhoda Morrison

Police said one of the break-ins was at The Grove, Musselburgh, and the other in nearby Park Grove.

Two break-ins in Musselburgh treated as linked Ian Swanson

Weather See more

Edinburgh weather: The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow for the Lothians.

More snow forecast as Met Office issues yellow weather warning Anna Bryan

Edinburgh weather: Rain is forecast to fall in the Capital for the next two weeks, according to BBC weather.

Rain forecast to fall for the next 12 days Anna Bryan

Edinburgh weather: Flood warnings in force for Edinburgh and the Lothians as more extreme weather hits

Flood warnings in force for Edinburgh and the Lothians Rachel Mackie

Heavy rain is expected in the Capital for most of Monday. Photo by Lisa Ferguson.

Weather warning ahead of cold and wet start to the week Kevin Quinn

Business See more

The potential for tidal energy in France is 'huge', says Nova. Picture: contributed.

Tidal power firm Nova Innovation makes French debut, and eyes broader EU market Emma Newlands

Evening News reporter Rachel Mackie chose this Broughton Street chippy as her favourite in Edinburgh. She said: "I have to admit I'm not a fish and chip shop expert, but there is NOTHING tastier after a few pints than chips and cheese with salt and sauce. Somehow I always end up at Cafe Piccante after a drink or two, and I'm always delighted about it."

The 6 best chips shops - in pictures Kevin Quinn

Scotland's deposit return scheme is due to begin operating later this year

Why all the fuss about the deposit return scheme? It’s done all over the world Vladimir McTavish

Take a look through our photo gallery to discover the 15 best pubs in Edinburgh right now, according to Conde Nast Traveller.

15 best Edinburgh pubs according to Conde Nast Gary Flockhart

Politics See more

SNP leadership candidates Ash Regan, left, Humza Yousaf and Kate Forbes (Picture: Paul Campbell/PA)

I've total confidence in integrity of SNP leadership election – Angus Robertson Angus Robertson

Does Sturgeon have any regrets over Scotland’s drug-deaths scandal? Susan Dalgety

Councillors have been accused of not taking advantage of new powers to crack down on short-term lets.

Row as city-centre short-term let approved Donald Turvill

Education See more

Concerned parents with Craig Hoy MSP and Cheryl Brown from Midlothian Sure Start.

Petition launched to save 'crucial' early leaning centres in Midlothian By The Newsroom

The Scottish Actor who boasted impressive roles from James Bond to Robin Hood, was born in the Fountainbridge area in 1930. Back then, he attended Tollcross Primary School but decided to leave education early at 13 to become a milkman. Unlikely origins for the man who would become one of Scotland’s most famous stars. He passed away in 2020, but his legacy lives on in the hearts of many.

10 Famous Edinburgh Students: Celebrities who studied at Edinburgh schools Thomas Mackay

Teachers on the picket line at Royal Mile Primary School.

Passing drivers support for striking teachers Ian Swanson

The new Liberton High community campus will also include a cafe, library and police base.

New Liberton High School plans given go-ahead Ian Swanson

Health See more

Holly Passmore (right) with her mum Connie, who died five years ago

Holly will tackle first Munro in memory of her mum Ian Swanson

Drumbrae care home has been lying empty for 15 months and it is still not clear what will happen to it.

Empty care home saga 'an absolute disgrace' Ian Swanson

John Macaulay, a Face volunteer who received an MBE in recognition of his charitable work, with Michelle Brown, who established Love Your Business.

Edinburgh networking club marks fifth anniversary with cancer charity tie-up Scott Reid

Opinion See more

An artist's impression of the former Royal High School on Edinburgh's Calton Hill transformed into a new 'world-class centre for music education and public performance' (Image: Richard Murphy Architects)

Ex-Royal High should make a music school and concert hall worthy of the ancients Susan Dalgety

SNP leadership candidates Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes, right, and Ash Regan (Picture: Jane Barlow/pool/Getty Images)

Left-wing nationalists may defect to Greens if SNP lurches to right – Kevin Lang Kevin Lang

Scars perform on stage. Pixcture: Trevor Pake

Scars are back on stage with Tam Dean Burn - Kevin Buckle Kevin Buckle

Sue Webber is a Scottish Conservative MSP for the Lothians

Hunt’s grown up budget is a lesson for SNP - Sue Webber Sue Webber

People See more

Clockwise from left: The late Remo Mancini, who used to run Remo's cafe in Stockbridge, Edinburgh sweet shop owner and confectioner Jimmy Casey in February 1988, and a group of happy kids get to choose to sweets.

Edinburgh's lost sweet shops remembered Gary Flockhart

With gas prices rising, many are looking at alternative heating systems like heat pumps to lower their bills and environmental impact.

Pumpiing heat into Midlothian households Hilary Scott

Immersive Light and Sound Bath by Hrmny Collective + Flolux, Lightart by Flora Litchfield (flolux) 2022

Sound and light bathing: we try a session with Edinburgh's Hrmny Collective Gaby Soutar

Read This See more

Here are clues to the Wordle for March 21- as well as the answer Patrick Hollis

Thousands queue online as Lapland UK 2023 tickets go on sale Daniel Mcneil

How to prepare for the upcoming clock change Daniel Mcneil

Rupert Murdoch is to marry for the fifth time

Rupert Murdoch to marry for the fifth time at the age of 92 Sam Johnson